Sport & Recreation
A course by
Wintec
Gain the skills and knowledge needed to prescribe exercise and develop advanced, personalised exercise programmes for a variety of clients. Includes a practical work placement and eligibility for New Zealand Register of Exercise Professionals registration.
In-person study
Face-to-face learning in a physical classroom setting
Rotokauri Campus, Hamilton
It will take a total of 6 months

Develop and implement advanced exercise programmes tailored to individual client needs to enhance performance.

Provide appropriate referrals and follow-up actions for nutrition, incorporating wellness factors into exercise interventions.

Analyse and select advanced exercise options underpinned by exercise science to create customised assessments and programmes.
The Certificate in Exercise (Level 5) equips students with advanced skills in exercise prescription, programme design, and delivery for various exercise environments. It emphasises practical training, including a 30-hour work placement in a gym, and integrates health, nutrition, and wellness considerations into client-focused exercise interventions. Graduates are well-prepared to work as personal trainers or exercise consultants and can register with the New Zealand Register of Exercise Professionals.
What you need to know first
New Zealand Certificate in Exercise (Level 4) or recognised equivalent
Relevant work experience may be considered

Fitness
Sport
Health and Wellness

Personal Trainer
Exercise Consultant
Community Exercise Instructor
Sport & Recreation
A course by
Wintec
Gain the skills and knowledge needed to prescribe exercise and develop advanced, personalised exercise programmes for a variety of clients. Includes a practical work placement and eligibility for New Zealand Register of Exercise Professionals registration.
In-person study
Face-to-face learning in a physical classroom setting
Rotokauri Campus, Hamilton
It will take a total of 6 months

Develop and implement advanced exercise programmes tailored to individual client needs to enhance performance.

Provide appropriate referrals and follow-up actions for nutrition, incorporating wellness factors into exercise interventions.

Analyse and select advanced exercise options underpinned by exercise science to create customised assessments and programmes.
The Certificate in Exercise (Level 5) equips students with advanced skills in exercise prescription, programme design, and delivery for various exercise environments. It emphasises practical training, including a 30-hour work placement in a gym, and integrates health, nutrition, and wellness considerations into client-focused exercise interventions. Graduates are well-prepared to work as personal trainers or exercise consultants and can register with the New Zealand Register of Exercise Professionals.
What you need to know first
New Zealand Certificate in Exercise (Level 4) or recognised equivalent
Relevant work experience may be considered

Fitness
Sport
Health and Wellness

Personal Trainer
Exercise Consultant
Community Exercise Instructor
Discretionary entrance available for candidates with sufficient potential
IELTS 5.5 (with no individual band less than 5.0) or other proof of English proficiency for non-native speakers
Safety checks under the Vulnerable Children Act 2014
First aid certificate (to be completed within the first four weeks of the semester)
Team Training Instructor
Self-employed fitness professional
Discretionary entrance available for candidates with sufficient potential
IELTS 5.5 (with no individual band less than 5.0) or other proof of English proficiency for non-native speakers
Safety checks under the Vulnerable Children Act 2014
First aid certificate (to be completed within the first four weeks of the semester)
Team Training Instructor
Self-employed fitness professional